Anton Filipenko

Political economics of the world economy
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.3-12

JEL:    F01

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Abstract The systematic analysis of the world economy on the basis of the methodology of international political economics is conducted. The liberal conception, Marx’s approach and neo-mercantilism (economic liberalism) are considered. It is concluded that the paradigm of international political economics is at the stage of establishment, but depicts the essential features and tendencies of the world economy development at the modern stage.   Key words: World economy, international political economics, international economic relations, system approach.

Oksana Mykhailovska

Global scenario of the world economic development in the context of the theory of entropy oscillations
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.13-25

JEL:    F01

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Abstract The paper analyzes the main trends of evolution of the global economic system and its interaction with the natural system. It is stated that sci-tech progress breaks new grounds for replacement of non-regenerative natural resources by other types of sources, introducing new environmentally friendly technologies and thus avoiding the transition into the phase of entropic oscillating cycle.   Key words: Global economic system, entropy oscillating cycle, vertical integration, destructive processes, the processes of self-organization.

Vitalina Kuryliak, Yevhen Savelyev

Ukrainian modernization in the formation of new global economic order
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp. 26-36

JEL:     F14, F15, F41, P21

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Abstract The directions of formation of Ukraine’s innovation economy, taking into consideration the global experience is proved. The necessity of formation of national innovation model as a deeply integrated system into the global scientific and technological community is examined; the renewal of the network of research and development centers, enhancement of the action of financial support instruments and implementation of large-scale program of development of attractive  investment climate is analyzed. The questions concerning formation of new global order and strengthening of the role of Ukraine in these processes are  considered.   Key words: Research and development centers, elite, investment climate, innovations, innovation economy, scientific and research institute, national innovation model,new global economic order, re-oriented economy, Ukrainian modernization, financial support.

Dmytro Lukianenko, Olena Titova

Innovation-creative component of global management
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.37-52

JEL:    M10, J00

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Abstract Today, the innovation is a priority factor in economic development and social progress, reflecting the wide range of its political and legal, educational, scientific, technological, economic and social parameters. In the context of globalization the resources are reoriented to the development of intellectual capital, the producers and carriers of which are Universities. Global informatization of labour market and cross-cultural unification create the global consumer demand for educational services. To be competitive, Ukraine needs developing national educational intellectual resource in line with existing priorities of scientific and technological progress.   Key words: Global competitiveness, global labour market, global management, global thinking, University education, innovation resource, intellectual capital.

Oksana Cherneha, Julia Bocharova

Analysis and evaluation of the effect produced by civilization component on parameters of development and rate of competitive capacities of the countries
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.53-87

JEL:     F23

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Abstract The paper offers the algorithm of the analysis and evaluation of the effects produced by the civilizational determinants on the competitive capacity rate of national economy, the hypothesis is substantiated about the influence made by civilizational belongings of the countries on their parameters and vectors of development, and consequently, the countries’ competitive positions in geoeconomic and geopolitical panel.   Key words: Civilization, civilizational model, sub-model of civilization, «cultural core», socio-economic development, competitive capacity

Oleh Kulinich

Competition for access to energy resources: the case of world coal market
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.88-98

JEL:     Q43	Full text (PDF)
Abstract The paper analyzes the main trends of the world coal market. International vertical and horizontal integration is viewed as a form of global access to coal.   Key words: World coal market, horizontal integration, vertical integration, international competition for access to energy resources.

Olena Sohatska, Taras Oleksyn

Social media monetization in global informational environment
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp. 99-108

JEL:    M10, F21	Full text (PDF)
Abstract The article deals with the problem of social media monetization, provides a ROI measurement scheme and a general model for monetization of social media.   Key words: Monetization, monetization channels, the return on investment (return on investment, ROI), social media, social networking, social media marketing, ROI measurement scheme, monetization model.

Alla Melnyk

Structural imbalances of economic development of regions in Ukraine
Journal of European Economy, Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2012, pp.109-131

JEL:    E60, H70

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Abstract The problem of structural imbalances elimination of economic developmentof regions in Ukraine is raised. It is determined that the starting point of the analysis of the regional economies structure is to assess its potential. The evaluation of the economic potential of regions has been made. The comparison of natural-material composition of the economic potential and its structural contribution into the socio-economic development indicators showed the imbalances of economic structure of regions. On the basis of territorial concentration of resources there are identified the root causes of deformations in the structure of the economy of certain regions.The structure of regional economies was examined in the context of major structural dimensions in the dynamics and statics. The conclusion about the existence of disproportionality was made. Also the relevance of increasing the role of authorities in structuring of regional economies was corroborated. The necessity of forming selective policies of structural adjustment of regional economies and the criteria for the development strategy was proposed. On the example of Ternopil region the priorities of regional structural policy was corroborated.   Key words: Structural imbalances, regional economies, selective strategies.